Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday set a Nov. 2 special election to replace a Democratic state House member who died.
Rep. Mickey Stephens of Savannah died Aug. 14. He represented District 165, which covers parts of Chatham County.
Candidates from all parties will run on the same ballot. If no one wins a majority, a runoff will be held Nov. 30.
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